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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 536.59 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 536.59 and 126.58 is: 189.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 536.59 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/536.59 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 536.59 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 67,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,921.39/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.88

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